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January 20, 2025 11:59 pm

About this idea
Visn Studio is an innovative apparel factory coming to Detroit, designed to meet the needs of small brands and independent designers. The first of its kind in the city, Visn Studio specializes in low minimum production, offering high-quality cut-and-sew products like luxury blanks, loungewear, and custom branded merch. Beyond manufacturing, Visn aims to become a vibrant hub for Detroit’s creative community. The studio plans to host sewing lessons, design hackathons, and industry panels, creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, and innovation. By empowering fashion entrepreneurs and enthusiasts, Visn Studio is not just building a business—it’s building a community and redefining Detroit as a leader in ethical garment production.
Impact
Visn Studio’s impact lies in transforming Detroit’s creative economy and empowering small brands through accessible, ethical manufacturing. By offering low-minimum production, it fills a critical gap for independent designers who often struggle to find reliable partners. Visn Studio’s long-term vision includes becoming a platform for opportunity, providing training and meaningful work for underrepresented individuals in the community. Inspired by a commitment to reshoring garment manufacturing, Visn Studio is more than a factory—it’s a movement to foster growth, collaboration, and innovation. By building the foundation today, Visn Studio aims to scale into a major employer in Detroit, contributing to the city’s legacy of creativity and resilience while shaping its future.
What I'll do with $5,000
With $5,000, Visn Studio will cover move-in costs for its first commercial space on Detroit’s historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion. This space will provide the foundation to scale production capabilities and expand services to include in-house branding, printing, and embroidery. Moving to this location will transform the business from a home-based operation into a professional facility, allowing for higher-volume orders, fostering stronger client relationships, and positioning Visn Studio to play a key role in Detroit’s creative economy. This step is essential for laying the groundwork for future job creation, community engagement, and long-term growth.
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